How to extend data and power over long distances
NEC Class 4 fault managed power provides an economical solution for many industrial applications By Tom Valentine, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Remee Wire & Cable May 2024, Journal of Power Systems Design Review of the department’s chapters Class 1, 2, and 3 circuits are classified as remote control, signaling, and power limited circuits […]
Meredith Balmforth: An electrical career suits me
By staff of the Independent Electoral Commission Meredith Balmforth took some fairly radical turns before becoming an electrician. But once on this road, she was going full speed ahead and watching out for the world. Today, she is a licensed electrician, an IEC trainer in Utah, works with IEC National on test banks and curriculum […]
Top 3 Surge Protectors of 2024
Any power strip will add additional outlets to the room, but you should really use a surge protector, which won’t allow harmful power surges to burn out your electronic devices or start a house fire. We’re confident that the Tripp Lite Protect It 12-Outlet Surge Protector TLP1208SAT offers the best combination of protection and outlet […]
Coach Monthly highlights Joe DeLong, Workforce Development Coach
Q: Where and when did you start trading?A: I started in the trade in 1997, as an installer apprentice for an HVAC company in Naples, Florida. I met my wife after living in Florida for 10 years and moving back to Colorado in 2007. I am a native Coloradoan and have been back here ever […]
Ways to connect a DVD player to your laptop
The idea of maximizing the capabilities of your devices is an attractive one. If you want to connect your DVD player to your laptop, there are exceptional connection methods for entertainment. Here are some ways to connect your DVD player to your laptop and create a digital link for your next movie night. Connect via […]
What is space division multiplexing in fiber optic communications?
Introduction to SDM and multicore optical fiber, an emerging area of technological advancement in the communications market. More data, more capacity – a recurring phrase heard across the fiber communications landscape today. This is certainly the mindset of optical fiber manufacturers, tasked with constantly researching and developing new design methods to meet increasing global demands […]
The California License Board now requires licensed electricians to perform energy storage retrofits and maintenance
Late last week, the California Contractors’ Licensing Board (CSLB) dealt a blow to the state’s goal of rapidly growing domestic energy storage capacity, according to the California Solar and Storage Association (CALSSA). The CSLB voted to approve a new rule prohibiting licensed solar contractors from installing new battery storage capacity for existing solar systems or […]
Electrician-First Platform receives $4.25 million
Condoit, a leading platform for digitizing the electrical industry, announced that it has closed a $4.25 million seed funding round led by The Westly Group with participation from Fontinalis Partners, Navitas Capital, C2 Ventures, Studio Management, and a strategic investment by leading global wire and cable leaders. Manufacturer, Southwire. This funding round will accelerate product […]
The study finds that climate change will increase the value of solar panels on residential rooftops across the United States
Waterfall graphs show the average change in household solar revenues per unit of installed solar capacity under a moderate climate warming scenario (RCP 4.5). Subplots (a) and (b) show changes from 2000 to 2050 and 2100, respectively. The purple bars indicate the overall change in household earnings. The blue and orange lines isolate the effects […]
A Day in the Life of: Marine Electrician Connor McClelland
April 12, 2024 “I’ve spent my life around fishing boats,” Connor McClelland, founder and owner of CDEE Marine Electrical, told Fishing News. “My father is a fisherman. When I was a kid, the only time I saw him was to go out on the boat when he came in. We’d have an hour and a […]